No 456 (3 results)

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages as issued. Folio. (9.5 x 14 ins). FEATURING approx 500 line account of Pellico's ordeal. A crisp copy of the original Weekly Newspaper. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: Folio (23 x 33 cms). Category: Chambers' Edinburgh Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the English prison system and its psychological impact on incarcerated individuals. Emerging as a modern development in the 19th century, features like solitary confinement and strict daily routines aim to deter crime and punish offenders. Yet, the author argues, the system's punitive nature neglects the rehabilitation and growth of prisoners. The system's emphasis on order and control suppresses inmates' individuality, sense of purpose, and capacity for compassion. Through personal experiences and observations, the author highlights the detrimental effects of this approach, urging a re-evaluation of the prison system's goals and methods. This book offers a valuable perspective on the complexities of criminal justice, punishment, and the urgent need for reform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

London, 1924, 21 x 17 cm, 320 pp + 88 plates h.t., sewn, orig. wrapper.(wrapper with traces of use) (Bookdealer's catalogue).